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Full Day Gualaceo and Chordeleg Tour with Lunch from Cuenca

Cuenca, Ecuadorby Perfect Destiny

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Spanish

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Overview

Gualaceo and Chordeleg are the magic town that the Andean has. In this town you will see the most important arts and culture of Ecuador

What's included

  • Hotel pick up and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Private Tour
  • Traditional lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
  • Entrance Fees

Itinerary

The tour begins with the trip to the picturesque town of San Bartolomé, famous for its guitar making. There are several workshops along the main road. We visited one of the workshops as well as the central park and its church. On the way you can see women, the famous Cholas Cuencanas, weaving toquilla straw hats while they walk or wait for the bus. We arrived at the canton of Chordeleg, where the I work in gold, silver, filigree, wood, ceramics and handicrafts, among others. We visit the central park, its church and have free time to shop. Then we visit the typical food market of the Gualaceo canton, where you can optionally try the delicious Hornado Pig. Dish made from baked pork Accompanied with llapingachos (potato) and salad. We had lunch at a restaurant in the area. Finally we arrive at a workshop of Shawls or "Macanas" typical attire of our "Chola Cuencana." The artisans explain the process of making these famous and unique fabrics. Return to Cuenca.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting spot given by the operator (near the hotel of the passenger)

The guide will pick up you in the lobby of the hotel ( Hotel pick up inside the Urban perimeter of Cuenca)

End point

Meeting spot given by the operator (near the hotel of the passenger)

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • We provide Multilingual guide
  • We recommend taking a hat and block sun

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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